Core Software Engineer

Avion focuses on Full Flight Simulator design, manufacturing, and operation. Avion enables airlines to train at their home base, giving them complete control of the training schedule. This way, airlines can cut costs and CO2 emissions and have a well-rested flight crew. In other words: it benefits economic, environmental and social sustainability targets.

Avion is ramping up its R&D activities for new functionalities like lesson plans, debrief tools and software updates and lining up to develop new full flight simulators for other aircraft types. To support the enhanced R&D program, Avion will expand its team in the coming months.

About the job

Avion is looking for a Core Software Engineer to help develop core software for the Full Flight Simulators. The core software facilitates the distributed real-time simulation of all models required for the simulation. It allows the user to interact with the simulation via the Instructor Operating System and generates the simulated graphics for the cockpit displays. It also consists of several Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) used by developers and simulator maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

Design and develop supporting tools for the core framework:

• Real-time monitoring
• Graphical User Interfaces
• Graphics Generator Editor
• Diagnostic Tools
• Mobile and Web Applications

Maintain and upgrade key components of the core framework:

• Real-time scheduling
• Shared memory
• Multi-node synching
• Graphics Generator
• Mobile and Web Applications

Required Skills and Experience

• High analytical skills.
• Ability to translate high-level functional requirements and technical specifications into working products.
• Demonstrated experience with software development in C++, Java or related language.
• Experience with software development for Windows, Linux and/or mobile platforms.
• Experience with GUI development, preferably in JavaFX or QT.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong work ethic: comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to maximize productivity.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Affinity with Real-time simulation, distributed computing and multithreading.
• Understanding of data structures in memory and network protocols such as UDP and TCP.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns.
• Knowledge of the Scala (or Java) programming language.
• Knowledge of OpenGL.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering of code and troubleshooting.
• Experience in full-stack web development (MEAN, MERN, and/or others) is considered a big plus.
• Experience with Python and JavaScript.
• Experience with markup languages (HTML, XML, LaTeX) and web application design.
• Experience with developing mobile applications, front- and backend.

Location

This job position is based at our office in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands.

Become a part of Avion

Working at Avion means having a challenging job in a successful and entrepreneurial environment where initiative and a high degree of freedom in acting are basic principles. Working together within and between teams is essential for our success. Likewise, we cooperate closely with our partners and customers to achieve the best results. You will have significant influence and responsibility for the outcome of technically challenging projects.

Avion will create the conditions that enable you to truly grow as a (technical) specialist. We will do so by providing support, training and opportunities to further develop your talents in a stimulating & inspiring environment.

Avion is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage people of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At Avion, we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success.

Do you think you meet the criteria, and are you up for a new challenge? We look forward to hearing from you! You can apply using the Join.com webpage. Please include your motivation letter and resume.